Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens Becomes Official

Sigma has announced the new Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens, re-designed from the ground up for mirrorless cameras for L-Mount and E-Mount.

The new SIGMA 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art is designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras, with a lightweight, compact form, premium construction, and outstanding optical quality. An evolution of a true classic, the new 35mm F1.4 DG DN | A updates SIGMA’s most popular Art prime to bring an unprecedented level of image quality to E-mount and L-mount camera systems.

Compared to conventional models, the new 35mm F1.4 DG DN | Art offers improved optical performance, with minimal aberrations and exceptional sharpness from edge to edge, even at F1.4. A streamlined focusing system, featuring a stepping-type motor and a single focusing element, provide quick, smooth, accurate autofocus response while reducing the overall size and weight of the lens.

The US price of the SIGMA 35mm F/1.4 DG DN Art lens is $899, and it is now available for pre-order at B&HAdorama.

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens Key Features

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Successor of Sony A6600 to be Announced Soon

Sony is on the verge to announce a new High End APS-C E-mount mirrorless camera in late May 2021. This new camera will be the successor to the Sony a6600.

In August 2019, Sony A6600 (AmazonB&HAdoramawas officially announced.  Now, the successor of  Sony A6600 is coming! According to latest rumors, Sony will announce a new High End APS-C E-mount camera in May 2021. This new camera is rumored to have a 30MP sensor. Continue reading “Successor of Sony A6600 to be Announced Soon”

New Nikon Z7 II, Z6 II, Z7, Z6, Z5 and Z50 Firmware Updates

Nikon Z7 IIZ6 IIZ7, Z6Z5, and Z50 Firmware Updates now available for download. New Nikon Z5, Z6, Z7, and FTZ adapter rebates also introduced in the US.

Download links:

Nikon Z7II Firmware Version 1.20

Nikon Z6II Firmware Version 1.20

Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.10 to 1.20

  • • Improved live view focus-point display response during face/eye-detection and subject-tracking AF.
  • • Improved the performance of face/eye-detection AF and subject visibility with optional flash units.
  • • Improved low-light autofocus detection times at a Focus mode setting of Single AF.
  • • Fixed the following issues:
    • – Selecting Focus for Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection) would sometimes slow shutter response.
    • – Focus accuracy was sometimes unreliable.
    • – Using custom Picture Controls created with Manage Picture Control when recording movies at a frame size/rate of 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD); 60p or 50p would sometimes produce unexpected results.

Nikon Z6 Firmware Version 3.30

Changes from “C” Firmware Version 3.20 to 3.30

  • • A Save focus position option has been added to the SETUP MENU. If On is selected, the focus position in effect when the camera is turned off will be restored when the camera is next turned on. This option applies only when the camera is used with Z mount autofocus lenses.
  • • A Voice memo option has been added to the roles that can be assigned to the Movie record button via Custom Setting f2 (Custom control assignment). In the Voice memo role, the movie-record button can be used to record and play voice memos up to about 60 seconds long while a picture is displayed.
  • • Fixed an issue that would sometimes cause the camera to stop responding when time-lapse movie recording was interrupted.

Nikon Z7 Firmware Version 3.30

Changes from “C” Firmware Version 3.20 to 3.30

  • • A Save focus position option has been added to the SETUP MENU. If On is selected, the focus position in effect when the camera is turned off will be restored when the camera is next turned on. This option applies only when the camera is used with Z mount autofocus lenses.
  • • Fixed an issue that would sometimes cause the camera to stop responding when time-lapse movie recording was interrupted.

Nikon Z5 Firmware Version 1.10

Changes from “C” Firmware Version 1.02 to 1.10

  • • A Save focus position option has been added to the SETUP MENU. If On is selected, the focus position in effect when the camera is turned off will be restored when the camera is next turned on. This option applies only when the camera is used with Z mount autofocus lenses.
  • • Improved low-light autofocus detection times for Custom Setting a11 (Low-light AF).

Nikon Z50 Firmware Version 2.10

Changes from “C” Firmware Version 2.03 to 2.10

  • • A Save focus position option has been added to the SETUP MENU. If On is selected, the focus position in effect when the camera is turned off will be restored when the camera is next turned on. This option applies only when the camera is used with Z mount autofocus lenses.
  • • Fixed an issue that resulted in the option selected for Custom Setting a2 (Auto-area AF face/eye detection) in P, S, A, and M modes being reset whenever Custom Settings for mode U1 or U2 were reset.

Full Press Text Leaked : Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens

Full press text of the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens have been leaked online. The lens will become official soon.

Designed for Sony E-Mount Cameras, the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens will be smaller and cheaper than already released Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art lens (B&H Photo Video/Adorama). The US price of the lens will be $899.

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Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens Specs Leaked, Priced at $899

Sigma will soon announce the new Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens. It will be the replacement for the current 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art version. The US price of the lens will be $899.

Nokishita confirmed that the previously rumored Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art lens will be available for Sony E and L mounts.

Designed for Sony E-Mount Cameras, the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens will be smaller and cheaper than already released Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art lens (B&H Photo Video/Adorama).

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens Specifications:

  • 15 elements in 11 groups
  • Minimum shooting distance of 30cm
  • Maximum shooting magnification of 1: 5.4
  • Number of aperture blades of 11
  • Filter diameter: 67mm
  • Size: φ75.5×109.5mm ( The E-mount version is 111.5mm)
  • Weight: 645g (E-mount version is 640g)
  • Price: $899

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Sony a7S III Firmware Update Version 2.01 Released

Sony released a new firmware update for Sony a7S III mirrorless camera. New firmware update version 2.01 for Sony Alpha a7S III (AmazonB&HAdorama) now available for download.

Download links:

Sony a7S III Firmware Version 2.01 (Windows)

Sony a7S III Firmware Version 2.01 (Mac)

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New Patents: RF 28mm f/1.4L USM & Canon RF 35 f/1.4L USM Lens Patents

New Canon patents appeared on the web. The patent application describes the & . Both products are designed to use on Canon’s full frame mirrorless camera system.

Both the Canon EOS R5 and the EOS R6 are super hot selling mirrorless cameras on the market. Canon EOS R5 in stock.

Check out the details of the Canon RF 28mm f/1.4L USM and Canon RF 35 f/1.4L USM Lens Patents.

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Canon EOS R3 Rumored to Feature 45MP with Quad-Pixel AF

Here are the first set of Canon EOS R3 Specifications. According to latest updates; the already in development Canon EOS R3 will feature 45MP image sensor with pixel-shift and Quad-Pixel Autofocus. 

We know that the Canon R3 will feature a new Canon-developed back illuminated stacked CMOS sensor. The sensor will be powered by DIGIC X imaging processor, 30fps burst shooting with AF/AE tracking, an integrated grip design with professional levels of weather-proofing.

Sony A1 vs Canon EOS R3 size comparison

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Samyang Launches AF 12mm f/2 E Lens For APS-C Mirrorless Cameras

Samyang has introduced the 12mm f/2 E wide-angle prime lens for astrophotography. The Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E is an autofocus prime lens, specifically designed for APS-C sized sensors and gives APS-C Sony E-mount users an angle-of-view equivalent to an 18mm lens on 35mm full-frame format.

The new Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E lens will be available in the UK and Ireland from early June 2021, with a suggested retail price of (B&H) for $399.

See all Samyang AF lenses for Sony E-mount.

Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E APS-C Lens Specifications:

  • Aperture Range – f/2-f/22
  • Construction – 12 elements in 10 groups
  • Coating – UMC
  • Min Focus Distance – 0.19m
  • Diaphragm Blades – 7
  • Filter Size – 62.0
  • Mount – Sony E
  • Length – 59.2mm
  • Weight – 213g

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Fujifilm Announces Major Firmware Update for Fujifilm GFX100

Fujifilm has announced a a new major firmware update for the Fujifilm GFX100 to come in June 2021.

GFX series’ flagship model continues to evolve

To our customers

TOKYO, April 22, 2021 – FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) is pleased to release the latest firmware update for the “FUJIFILM GFX100” (GFX100) in June 2021. Continue reading “Fujifilm Announces Major Firmware Update for Fujifilm GFX100”